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Goldbelt

Molecular Virology Lead Technician

Frederick, MD · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently ... Performs laboratory procedures, testing, research activities, and other tasks in fields such as ...

Kelly Services

Research Scientist - Virology

Gaithersburg, MD

$30 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Kelly ® Science & Clinical is seeking a Research Scientist for a long term contract position at a ... M-F 8-5 Contract: 12 months Overview This client is an industry-leading biopharmaceutical company ...

University of South Florida

Open Rank- Virology

Tampa, FL

$250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

Essential functions of this position include carrying out research on viruses and viral diseases at ... This does not constitute an employment contract. MINIMUM: Doctoral/Medical degree from an ...

University of South Florida

Open Rank- Virology

Tampa, FL · On-site

$250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

Essential functions of this position include carrying out research on viruses and viral diseases at ... This does not constitute an employment contract. MINIMUM: Doctoral/Medical degree from an ...

Ceva Santé Animale

QC Virology Technician I

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

... researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals ... This is not an employment contract. Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties and/or s at any ...

Rochester Regional Health

Research Associate

Rochester, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $27.75/hr

Preferred Attributes: * 2-4 years of clinical laboratory experience with background in virology ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...

Elanco

Principal Research Scientist

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Contract Research Organizations (CROs). * Drive scientific innovation by evaluating and ... A deep understanding of pharmacology, immunology, and/or virology principles. Additional ...

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Molecular Virology Lead Technician

Goldbelt

Frederick, MD • On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Molecular Virology Lead Technician

Overview: Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. The Molecular Virology Lead Technician performs advanced technical duties including sample preparation, viral assays, and data collection in support of virology research protocols in BSL-3/4 labs. Provides senior technical support to the Molecular Virology team, assisting in laboratory operations, sample handling, and assay performance in high-containment settings.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Assist with viral culture and plaque assays.
  • Prepare reagents and maintain cleanroom standards.
  • Perform sample tracking and data logging.
  • Train junior staff and support protocol implementation.
  • Manage equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
  • Performs laboratory procedures, testing, research activities, and other tasks in fields such as aerobiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, virology, bacteriology, molecular or cell biology, veterinary medicine, toxicology, or other scientific discipline.
  • Plans and accomplish goals, participates in or leading development of research work plans, proposals, budgets, and agreements.
  • May function as a study Lead Investigator.
  • Independently reads, understands, and executes techniques, procedures, and plans to meet requirements of quality standards, national standards of research technical accuracy, other relevant written guidelines, and timelines prescribed by the research plan and based on professional judgment.
  • Records all laboratory procedures and research project data, data analyses, and analytical conclusions of analyses in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
  • Performs a variety of scientific and administrative tasks. Provides training and mentorship to junior staff.
  • May participate in support of laboratory biosafety requirements and laboratory space management, in coordination with director, Investigators, or other relevant staff.

Qualifications: Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

  • Competency in virology lab techniques.
  • Familiarity with GLP and biosafety requirements.
  • Strong organization and quality control focus.
  • Ability to function under PPE and containment protocols.
  • Specialized skills may be required, including but not limited to, aerobiology, clinical pathology, electron or confocal microscopy, histopathology, quality assurance, and good laboratory practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 5+ years in laboratory-based research support roles.
  • Possesses experience, skill and expertise with a large variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified information, is required.
  • Enroll in the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), if required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ACTIVE SECRET is preferred
  • Associate degree with significant lab experience may be accepted.

Pay and Benefits: The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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